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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 858.69 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 858.69 and 425.76 is: 587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 858.69 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/858.69 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 858.69 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 365,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,595.87/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.47

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